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Amit Peled

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Israeli-American cellist Amit Peled is a renowned performer and professor at the Peabody Institute who famously tours internationally with the 1733 Paganini Stradivarius cello.

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Is Amit Peled playing a 1733 Paganini Stradivarius?

No. Peabody material identifies the instrument as a Goffriller cello dating from around 1733 and associated with Pablo Casals, not as a Paganini Stradivarius.

Where does Amit Peled teach cello?

Peled is Professor of Cello at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. He also gives master classes at music festivals and institutes in the United States, Europe, and Israel.

What is Amit Peled's connection to Pablo Casals?

Peled has performed on the historic cello associated with Casals and has built recital programs around Casals's musical legacy. A Peabody program also listed a 20-city United States tour called Homage to Pablo Casals.

Which composers and labels are connected with Amit Peled?

He has released more than a dozen recordings on labels including Naxos, Centaur, Delos, and CTM Classics. His collaborations include composers Krzysztof Penderecki and Jonathan Leshnoff.